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Ok, so here's a crazy thing. South Shore Opportunities has funding to support entrepreneurs on the South Shore of Nova Scotia ... but they have not been getting enough quality requests to distribute the wealth! I keep bumping into people through the HUB, Awesome Foundation, Mash Up Lab and other community events that are cooking up entrepreneurial storms. There is no question that people have the will and creativity in this area but there are just not many places or people to turn to.

We have asked Elaine Callaghan from South Shore Opportunities to come into the HUB and explain some of the programs they have available and the different supports they can offer. Here's some info, it would be great to see you there.

​It's a sandwich lunch so don't forget to bring along a bite to eat!

Wednesday 11th November, 1pm-2pm

SANDWICH LUNCH: SOUTH SHORE OPPORTUNITIES

Join us for a sandwich lunch with Elaine Callaghan from South Shore Opportunities. Elaine has worked with many HUB members over the last couple of years to provide support and funding for small business initiates. Come and ear about some of the programs and opportunities she has on the go at the moment!

Here's a bit more of South Shore Opportunities: South Shore Opportunities CBDC (Community Business Development Corporation) is an independent, non-profit corporation run by volunteer business people in Queens and Lunenburg counties. Staff provide confidential, free help with business in areas such as starting or expanding a business, or dealing with business difficulties. Staff can also provide assistance with a business plan, as well as entrepreneurial training and supports.

South Shore Opportunities also lends money to new and existing businesses in Lunenburg and Queens counties. All loan decisions are made by local volunteer business people that understand the needs in this community. Elaine Callaghan has been with South Shore Opportunities for 12 years and is Senior Business Officer.

Join us on November 11th at 1pm to hear South Shore Opportunities can support your business!

Yup! It is a holiday. Please come along if you can make it and are interested. We chose to start the event at 1pm as the remembrance day services are complete by then in Mahone Bay. The majority of HUB members are also planning to be at work that day.

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Neil

11/10/2015 01:54:05 pm

The correct name is most certainly Remembrance DAY.

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Terrie Zweep

11/4/2015 03:28:16 am

Elaine was my contact at South Shore Opportunities a few years ago. She is an incredibly supportive and encouraging person to go along side with you through a business plan compilation. Elaine sincerely has your back. Happy to hear she is still walking along with budding, passionate new business ideas and the people that inspire and dare to manifest them.

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Tim Merry

11/4/2015 08:05:53 am

Thanks Terrie! Great to hear. We're looking forward to hosting Elaine at HUB. She has helped me out with my personal business too.

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